29 Jan 1885
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Newspaper
Brookhaven Leader
Location
Brookhaven, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1885
Page
1
A New Orleans Christmas promotion from M Lehman's at 455 and 457 Dryades Street advertises a wide range of gifts and goods for all ages. The storefront emphasizes silk fabrics, hosiery, gloves, underwear, corsets, dresses, dolls, toy sets, and household items. It promises lowest importation prices and invites orders with price details.
A long letter from Vanderbilt discusses Ulysses S. Grant, the Grant and Ward partnership, debts exceeding $660,000, pledged securities, and a proposal to apply proceeds from real estate sales to a principal loan through the Dylan Trust Company. It notes assurances from Ferdinand Ward and mentions the author’s regret over a decision while urging timely actions.
The text outlines state political tensions around Prohibition policy and a candidate slate. It notes that Jone ceveren and Crt. Inge may be considered for high offices, with mention of local party leaders and the potential nomination for Lieutenant Governor. The tone reflects early 20th century newspaper coverage of Mississippi politics and reform era debates.
The Mississippi State Fair features diverse exhibits from Whitworth Female College and local artists. An enduring poem about the Potomac contest is debated, with authorship attributed to a Northern writer by some while others defend Southern sentiment and regional pride. The piece is juxtaposed with local geology displays, silk works, and relics illustrating state progress and cultural heritage.
Report describes Aleck Gannon and a committee member guiding a man named Jack through a vigilante scene near the Niobrara. The group publicly prays for mercy as a hanging proceeds, then disperses as a horse-riding pursuit ends. Also notes first Constitutional Congress action on liquor prohibition and local incidents including a Webster altercation and a Clarke County skeleton finding.
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